a full list of Children`s Week events

July 24 - 30
A community-wide
celebration of kids!
Events for the week
Sunday, July 24
Free admission at Erb and Mead Pools. Erb and Mead Pools will be open and free of charge for kids 16 and
under. Erb pool features diving boards and a drop slide, and Mead pool features zero-depth entry and a water
slide. Pack your beach towel and sunscreen and take advantage of this great opportunity to enjoy the pools for
free!
Kids-Free Hours:
Erb Pool: 1 – 4:30 pm, and 6 – 8 pm.
Mead Pool: 12 – 8 pm.
Free “Dive-In” movie at Erb Pool. Join us for “Zoopotia” beginning at dusk (around 8:30 pm). You are
encouraged to bring a raft to float on. The diving area of the pool will not be open during this time.
Monday, July 25
Free day at the YMCA (good at all five Fox Cities Locations). Entrance to all Fox Cities YMCA locations will
be free for all children ages 16 and under and their families. All children must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. Please visit www.ymcafoxcities.org for open gym and swim hours.
Free medium bucket of range balls for kids at Reid Golf Course. All day kids (ages 18 and under) can come
and enjoy free range balls. Call Reid at 920-832-5926 with questions.
Kids Rummage Sale. Visit Pierce Park from 9 am – noon for the 4th annual event. Youth will be on hand selling
gently used toys, games, clothing and accessories. You must be registered to sell items but not to shop. Register
at www.appletonparkandrec.org.
Children’s Week Supports
Parks & Recreation
July 24 - 30
A community-wide
celebration of kids!
Events for the week
continued.
Tuesday, July 26
Try free beginner karate class at 9 am at Karate America East – W3173 Springfield Drive.
Free ice skating (ages 18 & under) at the Appleton Family Ice Center – 1717 E. Witzke Blvd., 11 am – 1 pm,
$3.00 skate rentals.
Barlow Planetarium – Free child with paid adult for the weekday matinée family show at 2:30 pm or 3:45 pm.
Special pricing for adults bringing more than one child. Matinée feature show: Secret of the Cardboard Rocket.
Free Dance-O-Rama (with Unity Dance Academy staff)- 2nd floor City Center in dance studios 1 & 2 from
1 - 3 p.m. Ages 4 – 18 are welcome to come and experience a new genre of dance during this fun event. Call Miss
Lisa at 920-832-3944 with questions.
Studio IStudio II
1:00 - 1:10 Group Stretch
1:10 - 1:30 Ballet
Tumbling
1:35 - 1:55 Jazz
Tumbling
2:00 - 2:20 Tap
Tumbling
2:25 - 2:45 Hip Hop
Tumbling
2:50 - 3:00 Group cool down and pictures
The Paper Discovery Center – Free admission for any child with a paid adult admission.
Free batting cages at Badger Sports Park all day. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy the batting cages at
no charge! Call 920-830-6900 with questions.
Wednesday, July 27
Try free beginner karate class at 9 am at Karate America East – W3173 Springfield Drive.
Children’s Parade presented by ThedaCare. Kids 12 and under are invited to march down College Avenue
in this non-motorized parade. Parade line up begins at 5:15, Parade starts at 6 pm. Registration is free (but
required) at buildingforkids.org. Join us to watch “Finding Nemo” in Houdini Plaza at dusk.
Funset Boulevard will be offering Free Unlimited Attractions all day! Children will have free unlimited access
to the Train Ride, Bumper Cars, Carousel, Giant Kids’ Playground, New Toddler Zone and Laserforce Laser Tag for
the entire day.
Children receive free admission to the History Museum at the Castle with a paid adult when you mention
“Children’s Week” upon paying. Join us from 11 am - 4 pm.
July 24 - 30
A community-wide
celebration of kids!
Events for the week
continued.
Thursday, July 28
Barlow Planetarium – Free child with paid adult for the weekday matinée family show at 2:30 p.m. or
3:45 p.m. Special pricing for adults bringing more than one child. Matinée feature show: Secret of the Cardboard
Rocket.
Annual Parks and Recreation Department’s Playground Fair. This is the biggest Parks and Recreation
Department special event of the year with two fun-filled days of carnival games, the trackless train, new and
exciting inflatables, great food and entertainment. Visit the prize redemption center and cash in your tickets for fun
prizes to take home with you.
Location:
Pierce Park
Dates:
Thursday and Friday, July 28th and 29th from 2 - 8 pm.
**Friday only from 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. we will open the Fair for families with children with special needs**
Fee:
$5 = 1 wristband* & 1 punch-card**, $2 = 1 punch-card**
*The wristband allows unlimited use of all inflatable rides and attractions during the two-day fair; must have for
inflatable use
**One (1) punch-card allows the holder to play up to 10 carnival games; punch-card may not be used for inflatable
rides/attractions
Friday, July 29
Annual Appleton Parks and Recreation Playground Fair (2 - 8 pm @ Pierce Park) – see above; Playground
Fair open from 12:30 - 2 pm for families of children with special needs.
Free kids Safety and Bully Proof Clinic (10 -11 am) – Karate America & Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Appleton Northland
location, 228 W. Northland Avenue. Call 920.830.2233 or email [email protected] to register and reserve your
spot. Limited space!
July 24 - 30
A community-wide
celebration of kids!
Events for the week
continued.
Additional Events
The Fire Art Studio – Free 4” tile painting (limit four per group/family) all week long when you mention Children’s
Week.
Post pictures of your Children’s Week adventures
on the Children’s Week Facebook page!
Children’s Parade Presenting Sponsor
Signature Sponsors
Contributing Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Carew Concrete & Supply Co.
Lamers Bus Lines Inc.
Community Sponsors
Appleton Area School District
Appleton Trophy & Engraving
Bank First National
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Cousins Subs
Fox Communities Credit Union
Image Studios, Inc.
Sprout Fox Cities
Unison Credit Union
Warning Lights of Appleton
Winona Foods
Woodman’s Market